U. S. Navy

Korean War

1954-1960

Airplane Mechanic


"Wanted to get out and see the world, get some excitement."


"When times got hard you’d find ways to motivate yourself and look for reasons why you did what you did. My motivation was that someday I’d be going home for good, once my time was served."


"It was a life changing experience. I learned to be a man and to tell the truth and be straight up with everything."

Full transcript of interview with Mr. Dauber: